Royal Philharmonic Society
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Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition, 13-18 July 2026 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. With prizes of up to £6,000, find out more and apply by 1 March 2026 here: pjbe.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition, 13-18 July 2026 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. With prizes of up to £6,000, find out more and apply by 1 March 2026 here: pjbe.org
The RPS Ambache Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for UK music-makers looking to centre historic women composers in their programming, and connect audiences to their extraordinary music worth hearing.
Find out more and apply by 31 March: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Find out more and apply by 31 March: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The RPS Ambache Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for UK music-makers looking to centre historic women composers in their programming, and connect audiences to their extraordinary music worth hearing.
Find out more and apply by 31 March: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Find out more and apply by 31 March: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
On Thursday 12 March, we'll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall for the #RPSAwards, celebrating UK classical music. With special guests, inspirational stories, and live music, tickets are available from £10 (plus venue fees) via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
On Thursday 12 March, we'll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall for the #RPSAwards, celebrating UK classical music. With special guests, inspirational stories, and live music, tickets are available from £10 (plus venue fees) via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...
We were so pleased to welcome so many RPS Members, music-makers and music-lovers to an exclusive screening of The Choral last night! We’re so grateful to our friends at Sony Pictures UK for their support and generosity in making the event happen. (1/4)
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We were so pleased to welcome so many RPS Members, music-makers and music-lovers to an exclusive screening of The Choral last night! We’re so grateful to our friends at Sony Pictures UK for their support and generosity in making the event happen. (1/4)
Applications are open until Tuesday 31 March for the RPS Ambache Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support performers, ensembles, venues and festivals putting music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Applications are open until Tuesday 31 March for the RPS Ambache Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support performers, ensembles, venues and festivals putting music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants help performers, ensembles, festivals and venues put Thea’s music at the heart of their UK programming. This year's recipients are: Elgar Festival, @hebridesensemble.bsky.social, @londonsymphony.bsky.social, and Marsyas Trio with Lotte Betts-Dean. (3/4)
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants help performers, ensembles, festivals and venues put Thea’s music at the heart of their UK programming. This year's recipients are: Elgar Festival, @hebridesensemble.bsky.social, @londonsymphony.bsky.social, and Marsyas Trio with Lotte Betts-Dean. (3/4)
Receiving RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants for composer-performer partnership are: David Gorton and Carla Rees, Emma-Ruth Richards and Jennifer France, Robert Laidlow and Peter Brathwaite, Samantha Fernando and Fretwork, @stuartmacrae.bsky.social and Beth Taylor. (2/4)
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Receiving RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants for composer-performer partnership are: David Gorton and Carla Rees, Emma-Ruth Richards and Jennifer France, Robert Laidlow and Peter Brathwaite, Samantha Fernando and Fretwork, @stuartmacrae.bsky.social and Beth Taylor. (2/4)
We are delighted to announce almost £50,000 of grants awarded through the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music. You can find out more about this year's grants recipients here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/4)
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We are delighted to announce almost £50,000 of grants awarded through the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music. You can find out more about this year's grants recipients here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/4)
A warm welcome to Swaledale Festival, joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. Based in the three most northerly Yorkshire Dales, this annual festival celebrates music and arts alongside the extraordinary landscape and rich history of its home. www.swalefest.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A warm welcome to Swaledale Festival, joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. Based in the three most northerly Yorkshire Dales, this annual festival celebrates music and arts alongside the extraordinary landscape and rich history of its home. www.swalefest.org
Public booking for the 2026 #RPSAwards is now open! You can book tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) to join us for 'the biggest night in UK classical music’ (The Sunday Times), Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Public booking for the 2026 #RPSAwards is now open! You can book tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) to join us for 'the biggest night in UK classical music’ (The Sunday Times), Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...
We love sharing musical discoveries and musicians' stories with RPS Members in our magazine. Last year, we explored the life and work of composer Stephen Dodgson, one of the earliest winners of the RPS Composition Prize. Read the full article here:
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October 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We love sharing musical discoveries and musicians' stories with RPS Members in our magazine. Last year, we explored the life and work of composer Stephen Dodgson, one of the earliest winners of the RPS Composition Prize. Read the full article here:
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Announcing our presenters for the 2026 RPS Awards: BBC Radio 3’s Georgia Mann and @petroc.bsky.social! We’ll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March 2026, celebrating musical achievements across the UK: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m... 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Announcing our presenters for the 2026 RPS Awards: BBC Radio 3’s Georgia Mann and @petroc.bsky.social! We’ll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March 2026, celebrating musical achievements across the UK: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m... 🧵
Announcing the 2026 RPS Composers! We are excited to commission eight composers writing engaging new music for audiences nationwide. We look forward to sharing their stories and invite you to discover more of their music. 🧵
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October 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Announcing the 2026 RPS Composers! We are excited to commission eight composers writing engaging new music for audiences nationwide. We look forward to sharing their stories and invite you to discover more of their music. 🧵
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The RPS Conversation yesterday brought together music-lovers and music-makers to share their passions and convictions, reflecting on the national conversation around classical music. Thank you to all who joined us, reminding us all why classical music is so worth talking about.
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The RPS Conversation yesterday brought together music-lovers and music-makers to share their passions and convictions, reflecting on the national conversation around classical music. Thank you to all who joined us, reminding us all why classical music is so worth talking about.
Join our friends and RPS Corporate Member Reigate and Redhill Choral Society at St Mary's Church, Reigate for Handel's Messiah on Sat 15 November. They'll be joined by Surrey Pro Musica Orchestra and soloists supported by the Josephine Baker Trust. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/rrc...
October 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Join our friends and RPS Corporate Member Reigate and Redhill Choral Society at St Mary's Church, Reigate for Handel's Messiah on Sat 15 November. They'll be joined by Surrey Pro Musica Orchestra and soloists supported by the Josephine Baker Trust. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/rrc...
Introducing the RPS Ambache Fund, supporting performers, ensembles, venues and festivals to put exceptional yet overlooked music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Applications are open until 31 March 2026. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
October 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Introducing the RPS Ambache Fund, supporting performers, ensembles, venues and festivals to put exceptional yet overlooked music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Applications are open until 31 March 2026. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Applications for the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition are open until 1 March 2026. Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the competition, which takes place 13-18 July 2026 with prizes of up to £6,000. Find out more on their website here: pjbe.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Applications for the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition are open until 1 March 2026. Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the competition, which takes place 13-18 July 2026 with prizes of up to £6,000. Find out more on their website here: pjbe.org
Last night we welcomed professional friends and contacts to meet the 2025 RPS Composers @ambleskuse.bsky.social, Arthur Keegan, Cameron Biles-Liddell, Derri Joseph Lewis, @emilyhazrati.bsky.social, Lisa Robertson, Sasha Scott and @zdscomposer.bsky.social whom we've supported across the year. (1/2)
October 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Last night we welcomed professional friends and contacts to meet the 2025 RPS Composers @ambleskuse.bsky.social, Arthur Keegan, Cameron Biles-Liddell, Derri Joseph Lewis, @emilyhazrati.bsky.social, Lisa Robertson, Sasha Scott and @zdscomposer.bsky.social whom we've supported across the year. (1/2)
There are just a few days left to apply for the RPS Instrumental Prizes, offering grants to help outstanding young musicians establish their careers. Find out more and apply by 11am on Monday 6 October here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
October 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
There are just a few days left to apply for the RPS Instrumental Prizes, offering grants to help outstanding young musicians establish their careers. Find out more and apply by 11am on Monday 6 October here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
A warm welcome to @rsno.bsky.social joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. One of Europe's leading orchestras, RSNO inspires, educates and entertains across Scotland and beyond through their performances, recordings and engagement programmes. Find out more here: www.rsno.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A warm welcome to @rsno.bsky.social joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. One of Europe's leading orchestras, RSNO inspires, educates and entertains across Scotland and beyond through their performances, recordings and engagement programmes. Find out more here: www.rsno.org.uk
A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
We are pleased to announce four projects supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, fostering collaboration between composers and choreographers to bring new works to the stage: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Read more about the projects we are supporting below... (1/6)
Read more about the projects we are supporting below... (1/6)
September 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We are pleased to announce four projects supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, fostering collaboration between composers and choreographers to bring new works to the stage: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Read more about the projects we are supporting below... (1/6)
Read more about the projects we are supporting below... (1/6)
A delight to hear the premiere of Oliver Leith's assertive and atmospheric miniatures 'The Folly at Dirge Hill', deftly performed by Anastasia Kobekina today at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. We are grateful to an anonymous donor for their support in making this RPS commission possible.
September 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A delight to hear the premiere of Oliver Leith's assertive and atmospheric miniatures 'The Folly at Dirge Hill', deftly performed by Anastasia Kobekina today at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. We are grateful to an anonymous donor for their support in making this RPS commission possible.
The acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson received the RPS Gold Medal onstage at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Royal Festival Hall last night in the opening concert of the @philharmonialondon.bsky.social season. Read the full story here (1/2): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
September 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson received the RPS Gold Medal onstage at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Royal Festival Hall last night in the opening concert of the @philharmonialondon.bsky.social season. Read the full story here (1/2): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...
Join the RPS and Martin Randall Travel on Tuesdays from 28 October, for a series of insightful conversations with leading contemporary British composers inspired by visual arts: Anna Clyne, Edmund Finnis and Errollyn Wallen. Find out more and book: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/com...
September 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join the RPS and Martin Randall Travel on Tuesdays from 28 October, for a series of insightful conversations with leading contemporary British composers inspired by visual arts: Anna Clyne, Edmund Finnis and Errollyn Wallen. Find out more and book: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/com...